Power Electronics Engineer

Auriga Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auriga Space is seeking an electrical engineer specializing in power electronics to join their innovative team. The role involves overseeing high voltage hardware projects from design to testing, contributing to the cutting-edge space launch systems. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and thrive in a dynamic start-up environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency in the theory and application of magnetics for high-voltage applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and test high voltage circuitry and systems.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams for hardware validation.
• Use simulation tools to support design efforts.

Skills

High Voltage Safety

Circuit Simulation

Embedded Programming

Magnetics Theory

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

Ansys

CATIA

Oscilloscopes

Network Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Auriga Space is revolutionizing space access by developing electromagnetic space launch systems that offer significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to traditional rockets.

Role Summary: We are looking for an electrical engineer with a specialization in power electronics to join our team and help drive hardware projects through their life cycle: starting with requirements generation, concept development, detail design, manufacturing, and finally testing and commissioning. The ideal candidate will thrive in a start-up environment and be excited to work with a small, high-performing, and hands-on team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, design, and testing of high voltage circuitry and systems (5kV and above)
• Capture detailed hardware requirements, build prototypes, select components, design schematics, perform PCB layouts, and validate designs.
• Collaborate with systems architecture, mechanical, PCB layout, manufacturing, reliability, and firmware engineering teams to design, test, validate, and manufacture high voltage hardware.
• Use multi-physics design and simulation tools (e.g., Altium/OrCAD, Ansys, CATIA/3DX) to support design efforts
• Contribute to the architecture and modeling of power electronics topologies that improve performance and efficiency

Basic Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on relevant engineering experience
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Comfortable working in high voltage environments (5kV and above) and outstanding track record for safety.
• Proficiency in the theory and application of magnetics (inductors, transformers) and capacitors for high-voltage applications
• Familiar with schematic capture, circuit simulation tools, and PCB layout techniques for minimal inductance/capacitance and EMC optimization
• Proficiency with basic EE tools (Oscilloscopes, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators) and test automation programming
• Knowledge of basic control theory and experience with embedded programming

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience designing and testing high voltage systems
• Experience with pulse power applications

Why Join Us:

Make a significant impact in an early-stage company, and play a significant role in setting the technical direction of the company. Be a critical and early team member in a growing space industry. Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits. Collaborative work environment that values diversity, creativity, and excellence. Opportunity for career growth and influence in a rapidly growing aerospace company.

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.